BlackRock closes €110 million loan for Afianza: Advisors

Afianza has secured €110 million in financing backed by BlackRock, in a transaction advised by Alantra and structured as a seven-year bullet loan.

The transaction is divided into two tranches: the first will enable the company to repay its existing debt to Oquendo and CaixaBank, while the second will be used to finance the company’s organic and inorganic growth.

The transaction will support Afianza’s 2026-2029 strategic plan, which envisages a significant increase in turnover, the recruitment of more than 500 professionals per year and the opening of new offices in key cities across the country. The strategy focuses on expanding the range of professional services offered and strengthening its territorial presence.

Founded in 2002, Afianza has more than 10,000 clients, a turnover of more than €50 million in 2024 and a network of professionals specialising in advisory, audit and consulting services.

Advisors

EY has advised Afianza on this transaction by performing financial, legal, tax and labour due diligence. The legal team consisted of Susana Gomez Badiola (partner), Javier Merlos (manager) and Luis Villafranca (senior). The tax team consisted of Elena Sanchez (partner) and Sara Sanfrutos (manager). The labour team consisted of Silvia Bauzá (partner) and Ana Hernández (senior manager).